Jack Anderson takes in NYCB's opener:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><B>A Rodent Infestation That Soothes the Soul</B><P>By JACK ANDERSON, NY Times<P>On Friday night at the New York State Theater, the New York City Ballet gave its first performance this year of George Balanchine's choreography for the Tchaikovsky classic. Balanchine's version remains a marvel.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href=http://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/26/arts/dance/26NUT.html target=_blank><B>More</B></a><p>[This message has been edited by Admin (edited April 05, 2002).]

A behind the scenes look at the children:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Keeping Her Charges On Their (Tiny) Toes<P>JENNIFER DUNNING, NY Times<P>THOSE who love the New York City Ballet production of "The Nutcracker" — and there are legions of closeted adult fans — tend to talk about the choreography and homey special effects in this standard-setting version. But there is another vital ingredient. And that is the children.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href=http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/02/arts/dance/02DUNN.html target=_blank>More</a>

A review by Suki John in the Village Voice:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Revisiting New York City Ballet in George Balanchine's Nutcracker after a decade, I thrilled to the overture, growing tree, and golden (six-pointed) star on the painted scrim. Yet the most popular production of this celebrated company feels lackluster.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href=http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0149/john.php target=_blank>More</a>, in the second half of the linked article.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>The Traditional Approach for Afternoon and Evening<P>ANNA KISSELGOFF, NY Times<P>Despite a multitude of overheated attempts by less-gifted choreographers to update "The Nutcracker," George Balanchine's straightforward version arrives annually at the New York City Ballet as a blessed relief.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href=http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/11/arts/dance/11BALL.html target=_blank>More</a>

i actually thought tyler gurfein was amazing as this years nutcracker prince. I agree with Ana Kisselgof when she says "he is without a doubt to be one of the future leading men on the American Ballet Theatre".

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